1955 Lincoln Wheat Cent / LWC Date Doubling And Die Chips

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SF11Dude Pillar of the Community United States 746 Posts	Posted 12/30/2017 6:27 pm That second 5 really had me going...not sure but the bars on the 5's look split and the last 5 serif got my attention. I usually get this wrong although I keep trying, one day it may happen! Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 12/30/2017 6:42 pm That is not a true doubled die. It is called a poor mans doubled die. What is really is is a worn die. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Crazyb0 Rest in Peace 10197 Posts	Posted 12/30/2017 7:37 pm It is whats known as an a braided die. Meaning it is so worn and over polished that the outer edges of the devices toward the rim ore worn down. Look at this: Report this Post to the Staff
SF11Dude Pillar of the Community United States 746 Posts	Posted 12/30/2017 7:46 pm The diagrams and overlays are great visuals, thanks so much for including them in the posts! Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/30/2017 7:57 pm Probably the first and most recognized example of DDD - the '55 "Poorman's". Edited by Coinfrog 12/30/2017 8:11 pm Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 12/30/2017 8:22 pm We never tire of the poor man's. Report this Post to the Staff
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1955 LWC Date Doubling And Die Chips